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Family Paralegal - Newcastle Office
Full-time or Part-time | Excellent Career Development | Supportive Team
A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a Family Paralegal to join a highly reputable and friendly Family Law team based in Newcastle. This position offers fantastic hands-on experience and a clear pathway to progress, working alongside specialist lawyers on a wide range of family matters.
The role would suit someone with previous experience in family law, ideally supporting fee earners, preparing court documents and bundles, and engaging with clients and professionals on sensitive matters. Applications are also welcomed from graduates or early-career paralegals who can demonstrate a strong interest in Family Law and a commitment to developing within this field.
Role Responsibilities:
* Supporting fee earners on divorce, private children and financial matters
* Preparing documents, statements and court bundles
* Managing client communication with professionalism and empathy
* Attending meetings, conferences and hearings where appropriate
* Administrative support including billing and file management
The team handles exclusively private family law work, providing high-quality client service without Legal Aid administration pressures. Fee earners benefit from commercial charge-out rates, supportive case distribution and no six-minute time recording.
What We Offer:
* Structured career development with real opportunities for progression
* Flexible working options including adaptable start times
* Collegiate, award-winning and Lexcel accredited environment
* Exposure to high-quality work including complex financial cases
* Competitive benefits, including wellbeing and lifestyle perks
* A welcoming office culture with an enthusiastic supply of coffee gadgets
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-focused environment and is eager to establish or further a career in Family Law within a respected team. If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more info
